In the wake of the Oslo rampage, hard-right Progress Party MP Morten Høglund claims "we’re a party that accepts that Norway has become a multicultural society", while Labour foreign minister Jonas Gahr Støre pledges "a recognisable Norway... We don’t want a society where every Norwegian is being followed and tracked for opinions".
In the wake of the Oslo rampage, hard-right Progress Party MP Morten Høglund claims "we’re a party that accepts that Norway has become a multicultural society", while Labour foreign minister Jonas Gahr Støre pledges "a recognisable Norway... We don’t want a society where every Norwegian is being followed and tracked for opinions".
France 24's tour of Europe continues with Italy, from Rome's historic center, Melissa Bell and her guests discuss multiculturalism, immigration and national identity. For many years Italy was a country of emigration, but immigration has become an important a more important issue.
France 24's tour of Europe continues with Italy, from Rome's historic center, Melissa Bell and her guests discuss multiculturalism, immigration and national identity. For many years Italy was a country of emigration, but immigration has become an important issue in the last few years.
Stepping up the pressure on president Sarkozy, a recent poll indicates 60% of the population supports the union's plans to continue protesting against pension reform. With a cabinet reshuffle coming up, we take a look at what Jean-Louis Borloo has going for him, since many people are predicting he'll replace François Fillon as Prime Minister. And the work of American photographer Larry Clark continues to spark controversy, this time in Paris. Stay tuned to find out why.
As every friday, Sylvain Bourmeau talks books and ideas. Today Sylvain comes back on the debate that started about a year ago, initiated by the french government, on national identity.
Public prosecutor Philippe Courroye, who oversees the infamous Bettencourt case, makes the headlines this week. Some question his independence, as he does not hide his friendship with President Sarkozy. Also in the news is Lies Hebbadj, who was at the heart of a polygamy row. He is now being charged with rape.
What started out as a row about the rights and wrongs of a decision by the French police to fine a woman driving wearing a head-to-toe Islamic veil has suddenly acquired wider ramifications.
For the past seven months, hundreds of undocumented immigrants have made an old social security building in Paris their home. Together, they are trying to get working papers to stay in the land of their dreams.
National ID cards in France are mandatory if you want to prove your nationality, but entering into the process of getting one leads you into the notorious bureaucratic maze of French administration from which it can take an age to emerge.
